Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-06-23
THE RUSSELL RECEPTION.
A Large Company Throng the Par
lors Of the Spacious Residence.
A BRILLIANT EVENT.


A BRILLIANT EVENT.
The company which by favor of
invitation assembled at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. 6. B. Russell last
Friday evening, IN attendance upon
the reception of Mr.. and Mrs. 6. H.
Russell, was one of the largest that
ever graced a social occasion in this
city, and happier company never
convened, for all entered without re-
serve into the unrestrained social
pleasure of the evening, induced and
encouraged by the hearty and grace
full welcome extended to each sue
ceeding conner by the hospitable
hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Rus
sell occupied seats IN the bay window
of the north parlor, where they met
each guest and received congratula-
tons and the honors of the evening
with becoming ease, grace and dig
nifty. Protuse and tasty floral dec
orations lent an air of elegance and
beauty to the surroundings, which
were especially notable in the bay
window. From the reception room
the guests were ushered to the adj
joining parlors, in each of which
brilliant scenes greeted the eye and
gay companies bcguiled the fleeing
moments. Out doors, upon the well
kept lawn, the scene was none the
less inviting, for the elements and
nature were in connivance with the
host and hostess to make the occa-
sion in every way enjoyable. Chi
nese lanterns illuminated the carpet
ed lawn, and rustic seats accommo-
dated those not disposed to engage
in the games of pastimc and amuse-
ment. Adding yet another pleasure
to the charming occasion, the cornet
band discoursed sweet strains OF
music that fell soft and clear upon
the evening air.
Supper was announced at 10
o'clock at the neighboring residence
OF John A. Nash, where covers were
spread for ninety-two. Numerous ia.
bles were utilized but the one about
which gathered the most honored
guests of the evening was in the sit
ting room, where tasty arrangements
and handsome floral decorations at
tracted the eye and commanded ad.
miration. About this table were
clustered Mr.. and Mrs. &. II. Rus
sell, DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Brooks,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. II. Rollins, DR.. and Mrs. D
q. Lass, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Bot
niger and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A
Clark, all of whom have but recently
tasted the nectar which flows from
Hymen's altar, and who constituted
as pretty picture of present pleasure
and contentment and hope for the
future as one could hope to see in the
experience Of life time. The sup
per was one of the finest ever served
and was most complimentary to the
culinary ability and taste Of thos,
having arrangements in charge
Delicate cakes in endless variety anC
choice meats, and seasonable dishe
were served in unsparing quantity
until the entire company of over two
hundred persons testified their com
pliments, and apparently the suppl
was undiminished. The guests pas
sed unstinted and favorable com
ment upon the supper as rehectin,
much credit upon the hostess.
After supper the company return
ing to the parlors and lawns enjoye'
several hours of rare social pleasure
which will make the occasion lon,
memorable IN the annals of Audi
bon social life. Vocalists favore
the company with duets, quartet
and choruses, while others passet
the time as best suited their individus
tastes until late hour, when all dis
persed to their several homes.
Altogether the occasion was tn
hiOot pIilildlil III TIC SOCldl lllSlOl Y
Audubon and was most thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The opportunity c
making the acquaintance of the brid
was improved with pleasure and al
knowing Mr.. Russell's business abili
ty and true worthlness, believe tina
in the person of his beautiful, practl
cal and accomplished bride he has Sc
cured true and worthy helpmeet
The best wishes Of the communit
for their future happiness and pros
peritv are extended unitedly ant
heartily.
A large number of presents wer
the gifts of relatives and friends.
Their cozy residence on East d
vision street is now undergoing re
pairs and will be ready 70 occupanc
about the 18th proximo.